Henna Girl

December 14, 2016

Lagos is infused with so much culture. It is fondly referred to as “Our Lagos, Your Lagos” because of how diverse the city is. So, each trip I take to Lagos, I love to get a henna tattoo which is a traditional tattoo typically used for ceremonies in different parts of the world and in Nigeria, the Northern area. I love the idea of it not being permanent and the fact that no one henna design is the exact same as the next. I love it!

I go to The Henna Place in Lekki and their service is top-notch. The henna tattooists are most likely of Fulani/Hausa descent which makes me feel like it is a more authentic experience. They too, usually have henna on their body parts – nails, fingers, hands, etc. If you’re looking for a place to get “white” henna, they do it also – a little more expensive and lasts for only a day.

My Henna tattoo lasted for about a week and I had no reaction to the dye.

The Henna Place is a traditional spa and offers a host of other services such as body waxing! Here are the deets: